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Rapid-Air pioneered the first compact air feed with internal air circuitry, setting the technological and performance standards for the industry. The unique dual air valve system provides outstanding performance backed by reliability that has made Rapid-Air the recognized innovator and leader in air feed technology.

Superior versatility.

Easy installation and removal make Rapid-Air units the most versatile type of feeding equipment available. Two bolts are all it takes to install one. Stroke length and speed adjustments are positioned for easy access.

Feed a variety of material in any direction.

All kinds of coil stock plus paper, plastic, wire, fabrics, foil, tubing, extruded and preformed shapes can be fed at short and long progressions, and at different production speeds. Rapid-Air feeds are unequalled in handling both thin and delicate materials. Several actuation options allow our feeds to be used on standard production presses, electric presses, hydraulic presses, wire forming machines, multi-slide machines and special machines.

We offer a comprehensive range of standard models to feed flat stock up to 16” (406mm) wide, .150” (3.81mm) thick, and in lengths up to 20” (508mm). Pulling capacities of up to 250 pounds (114kg) are available on heavy duty models. Our smallest feed is capable of 260 cycles per minute at a 2” (50.8mm) progression and can cycle much faster at shorter progressions. Special models are available to meet unusual feeding requirements

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Air Feed Models

Model

Max Material Width

Max Stock Length*1

Stock Thickness*2

Speed Cycle/Min. (recom.)*3

Pulling Capacity*4

A2

1 – 1/2”
(38.1mm)

2”
(50mm)

.002” – .040”
(.051-1.02mm)

260

20 lbs
(9.1kg)

A4

1 – 1/2”
(38.1mm)

4”
(101mm)

.002” – .040”
(.051-1.02mm)

200

20 lbs
(9.1kg)

A6

1 – 1/2”
(38.1mm)

6”
(152mm)

.002” – .040”
(.051-1.02mm)

160

20 lbs
(9.1kg)

B2

2 – 1/2”
(63.5mm)

2”
(50mm)

.002” – .040”
(.051-1.02mm)

230

20 lbs
(9.1kg)

B4

2 – 1/2”
(63.5mm)

4”
(101mm)

.002” – .035”
(.051-0.89mm)

175

20 lbs
(9.1kg)

C3

3”
(76.2mm)

3”
(76mm)

.003” – .075”
(.076-1.91mm)

195

45 lbs
(20.5kg)

C6

3”
(76.2mm)

6”
(152mm)

.003” – .062”
(.076-1.57mm)

140

45 lbs
(20.5kg)

C12

3”
(76.2mm)

12”
(305mm)

.003” – .062”
(.076-1.57mm)

85

45 lbs
(20.5kg)

D3

4”
(101.6mm)

3”
(76mm)

.003” – .075”
(.076-1.91mm)

175

45 lbs
(20.5kg)

D6

4”
(101.6mm)

6”
(152mm)

.003” – .062”
(.076-1.57mm)

135

45 lbs
(20.5kg)

W6

2”
(50.8mm)

6”
(152mm)

.003” – .090”
(.076-2.29mm)

140

100 lbs
(45.5kg)

W12

2”
(50.8mm)

12”
(305mm)

.003” – .062”
(.076-1.57mm)

85

100 lbs
(45.5kg)

W20

2”
(50.8mm)

20”
(508mm)

.003” – .050”
(.076-1.27mm)

50

100 lbs
(45.5kg)

F4

6”
(152mm)

4”
(101mm)

.004” – .075”
(.1-1.91mm)

160

100 lbs
(45.5kg)

F6

6”
(152mm)

6”
(152mm)

.004” – .075”
(.1-1.91mm)

130

100 lbs
(45.5kg)

F12

6”
(152mm)

12”
(305mm)

.004” – .050”
(.1-1.27mm)

70

100 lbs
(45.5kg)

F20

6”
(152mm)

20”
(508mm)

.004” – .035”
(.1-0.89mm)

35

100 lbs
(45.5kg)

H4

8”
(203mm)

4”
(101mm)

.004” – .075”
(.1-1.91mm)

160

100 lbs
(45.5kg)

H8

8”
(203mm)

8”
(203mm)

.004” – .062”
(.1-1.57mm)

105

100 lbs
(45.5kg)

FX6

6”
(152mm)

6”
(152mm)

.005” – .150”
(.13-3.81mm)

105

145 lbs
(66kg)

FX12

6”
(152mm)

12”
(305mm)

.005” – .150”
(.13-3.81mm)

60

145 lbs
(66kg)

L6

12”
(305mm)

6”
(152mm)

.005” – .090”
(.13-2.29mm)

105

145 lbs
(66kg)

L12

12”
(305mm)

12”
(305mm)

.005” – .090”
(.13-2.29mm)

60

145 lbs
(66kg)

P6

16”
(406mm)

6”
(152mm)

.005” – .075”
(.13-1.91mm)

105

145 lbs
(66kg)

P12

16”
(406mm)

12”
(305mm)

.005” – .062”
(.13-1.57mm)

60

145 lbs
(66kg)

LX12

12”
(305mm)

12”
(305mm)

.005” – .125”
(.13-3.18mm)

50

250 lbs
(114kg)

*1 Electric Actuating Valve is recommended for feeds that have stroke length over 8” (203mm). Add “E” to model number.

*2 Thinner materials and/or long strokes with thin materials possible by using anti-buckling guides.
Maximum thickness capacity increases by same percentage as stock width decreases (up to max. of 150%).

Add “W” to Model A or B for replaceable wear plates (standard on all other models).
Add “P” to model no. for feed with control port only. Add “S” to model no. for feed with end-of-stroke sensors.
Feeds should always draw material from a free loop, supplied by a powered reel or powered straightener.

*Note: CAD files available upon request.

Air Consumption & Speed by Model Series

FEED AIR CONSUMPTION(click image to enlarge)

FEED AIR CONSUMPTION(click image to enlarge)

SPEED VS. PROGRESSION(click image to enlarge)

The above graph indicates recommended maximum speeds anticipated for various progressions within each feed series (using an average stock thickness for each series). Feeding heavier stock would lower the maximum speed limit accordingly.